Wondering about removing cat odors? We have two cats that I love very much and am blessed to have them as part of my family. Most of the time, I’m very happy having two cats. Occasionally, when I walk in the front door, I’m reminded of one reason having two cats can be a challenge: […]

Have you ever wondered if you can make your own powdered laundry detergent? We’re on a mission to lower our grocery bill and making our own cleaning products is something we’re experimenting with.This post may be sponsored. Post contains affiliate links. I may be compensated if you make a purchase using my link. Make Your […]

Check out these tips to make your house look cleaner. I am the first person to admit that cleaning the house is not something that’s high on my list of fun things to do. After I have worked all day, made dinner, and washed the dishes, the only thing I want to do is relax […]

If your sink is looking a bit dull and dingy, you might want to keep reading. Learn how to make your stainless steel sink shine again by following a few simple tips. I’m not a big fan of housework but I like living in a clean home. Sadly, we don’t have a fully automated self-cleaning […]

I’m sharing these quick kitchen cleaning tips with you because spending time cleaning is probably one of my least favorite things to do. I love to cook and bake and I enjoy making recipes from scratch but cooking from scratch generally results in a lot of dishes. When I’m done making a meal, the sink is […]

This post is sponsored by Clorox®. Are you looking for a bathroom cleaning list? It’s time get started with deep spring cleaning and the bathroom is the perfect place to start. We have a small home with only one bathroom so it gets a lot of traffic. Since bathrooms can get dirty quickly if you […]

Are you wondering how to remove stickers from glassware or other things you’ve picked up second hand? I love flea markets because there are so many amazing vintage finds there. I have collected Hall Pottery for years, and my mother likes Depression glass. I’ve even found a crystal vase and a Bakelite bracelet. Of course, […]

When we completely remodeled our kitchen last year, I had to figure out how to clean vinyl sheet flooring. Our very old and damaged wood floor was removed – all the way down to the basement – and replaced. Since I want my flooring to last as long as possible, I checked with the installer […]

What are the best cleaning products for busy women? When I was little, I remember watching an old black and white television program from the 50’s. I’m sure you’ve probably seen them yourself. The thing I remember the most from these programs is that the mom was generally vacuuming, dusting, washing dishes, serving dinner, polishing silver, […]

Are there ways to be more eco friendly when you clean? It really amazes me at how much waste we dispose of as a country and a world in general. When I drive down streets in our town on garbage pick up day, I’m dismayed at the bags and bags of trash and recycling in […]

Ellen is a busy Vermont mom of a 20-year-old son and 24-year-old daughter. She believes it doesn't have to be difficult to lead a healthy life. She shares simple healthy living tips to show busy women how to lead fulfilling lives. Email info@confessionsofanover-workedmom.com